A spicy Sweet Potato and Black Bean soup that is really fantastic on flavor but lighter on calories. Just because you want to eat better doesn’t mean you need to give up on flavor! This soup won’t disappoint.

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Today, I am welcoming Deb from Cooking on the Front Burner to share a recipe for #EatHealthy16. After you grab the recipe, be sure to head over to her blog and enter the awesome Blendtec giveaway for a chance to win! 🙂

Hi! Deb here from Cooking on the Front Burner and I’m really excited to be part of the Eat Healthy 16 series this year! I brought to the party a spicy Sweet Potato and Black Bean soup that is really fantastic on flavor but lighter on calories. Just because you might want to eat better doesn’t mean you need to give up on flavor! Right? And believe me this soup won’t disappoint. I do have a bit of a disclaimer. When I originally made this soup, it was SO spicy (and I like spicy food but it was a bit too spicy) so what I’m sharing today is the exact recipe with the spices halved. If you are daring and want all that heat, then by all means double the spices! You could also use vegetable broth instead of the stock but trust me on this one – the stock is way better as it is more concentrated and really kicks it up a notch.

Yield: 4

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup

Name: Sweet Potato and Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut 1; 1 medium red pepper, seeded cut 1/2; 1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion; 1 jalapeno chopped; 1 garlic clove minced; 1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 3 cups vegetable stock; 15 oz black beans rinsed and drained; 14.5 oz undrained diced tomatoes; 1 cup frozen corn; 1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup lime juice; salt to taste

A spicy Sweet Potato and Black Bean soup that is really fantastic on flavor but lighter on calories. Just because you want to eat better doesn't mean you need to give up on flavor! This soup won't disappoint.

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut 1
1 medium red pepper, seeded cut 1/2
1/2 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 jalapeno chopped
1 garlic clove minced
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
3 cups vegetable stock
15 oz black beans rinsed and drained
14.5 oz undrained diced tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn
1/4 cup snipped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup lime juice
salt to taste

Instructions

In a large pot heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes, red pepper, onion, jalapeno and garlic.
Cook about 8 minutes until onions are tender; stir occasionally.
Stir in chili powder, cumin and cayenne pepper then reduce heat to medium.
Cover and cook for 8 minutes; stir occasionally.
Add stock, beans, tomatoes and bring to boil; stir occasionally and let simmer for 15 minutes then remove from heat.
Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
Season with salt as desired.
If desired add shredded cheese, sour cream or more cilantro on top.

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 560Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 1299mgFiber: 23gSugar: 11gProtein: 27g

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Besides this being a healthy soup, it also comes in handy with our cold winter! I love making soups and warming up these old bones LOL. Now, if you wanted to give this some protein, just add in some cooked chicken. I know in our house, my official taste tester likes meat at all meals. Next time, I have some chicken ready to dump in his bowl and keep mine as is.

Thanks for having me my friend Jamie! I would love to have you stop by my place to see what I’ve been up to and if you are looking for more soups, here are a couple of our favs:

Creamy Tomato and Basil